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Iran's Chemical Weapons Threat: U.S. Urged to Act

2/25/2026

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  • Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) warns Iran's chemical weapons program has drawn less attention than its nuclear program.
  • The FDD report says Iran may have used chemical weapons during uprisings, violating the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention.
  • Report urges the United States to issue an ultimatum for compliance and consider strikes on Iran's chemical facilities.
  • The U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf has increased amid indirect talks with Iran.